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Send us Fan Mail Rani Asra Gidwani is a pioneering figure in the world of dance in Hong Kong, recognised as the first Bollywood dance teacher in the region. With over three decades of experience, Rani founded the Rani School of DanZology, a vibrant dance school that offers a diverse range of classes for students from 3 years to 80 years and above. Rani has had an instrumental contribution in linin...

Send us Fan Mail Jeffrey Andrews is widely recognised as the first ethnic minority Hongkonger to qualify locally as a registered social worker. Jeffrey was born in Hong Kong and experienced severe discrimination and language barriers in segregated local schools, which led him to join a triad gang as a teenager. He was steered away from a life of crime by a local social worker, inspiring him to ded...

Send us Fan Mail Simi Moh, also known as Simran Mohinani-Panjabi, is a Hong Kong-born author, serial entrepreneur, and content creator. Simi is the CEO and founder of MOHLIA, an online luxury gifting company that specialises in infinity roses (preserved fresh flowers that last for years). In 2026, Simi co-founded Fruits of Cupid, specialising in curating romantic and wedding-related experiences. S...

Send us Fan Mail Sam Thurman is a junior Venture Capitalist and the co-founder of Tiny Ventures, which aims to help aspiring venture investors break into the industry. He also has his own podcast, ‘Sam’s House,’ where he spotlights interesting young people. Sam studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of York. During his time at university, he participated in various internship...

Send us Fan Mail Maya and Olivia are the powerhouse duo behind the Not On My CV podcast. What started as two London girls navigating quarter‑life curveballs has grown into a community for go‑getters figuring it out one plot twist at a time. Both balance full-time roles. Maya leads GTM (Go-To-Market strategy) at a fintech, and Olivia is a Product Manager in the tech industry. They first met at the...

Send us Fan Mail Kierian Cameron is the founding editor of Brand Cult, the UK’s first award‑winning, print‑only business newspaper for entrepreneurs and brand‑obsessed founders. Born in Scotland, shaped by New York and Hong Kong, and now based in London, she has built her career through sheer hustle - from juggling five part‑time jobs to launching an Education Company in Hong Kong, and now running...

Send us Fan Mail Adam is the co-founder of Stick ‘Em, an ed‑tech startup focused on making quality STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education accessible to every child. Born in South Korea and raised in Singapore, he developed a passion for robotics at an early age. After serving in the Singapore Armed Forces, Adam launched Stick ‘Em with his business partner before startin...

Send us Fan Mail Naveed Tariq Khawaja is a former banker turned entrepreneur. He was born and raised in Pakistan and has been living in Hong Kong since 2009. Naveed worked as a banking professional for 20 years in the APAC region, holding both client and non-client roles. He worked at Citi, Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of America (where he worked for 14 years). In August 2025, Naveed left his...

Send us Fan Mail Sonia Samtani is an award-winning licensed hypnotherapist, speaker, author, and founder of the “All About You” Centre. She is one of Hong Kong’s leading mental health professionals. Sonia has over 18 years of experience and has transformed the lives of 40,000+ individuals. Her achievements include being a two-time TEDx speaker and a former Senior Mentor with Tony Robbins. Whether...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Geils is a personal branding and storytelling mentor. He worked the 9-to-5 and is now building his dream life. He encourages creators to tell their own stories on social media. Chris was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. It wasn’t until 2022 that he made the decision to move abroad for a job opportunity in London. After 3 years, he decided not to renew his VISA and mo...

Send us Fan Mail Mai Whelan is a philanthropist, author, and the first winner of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge, where she won the $4.56 million prize in 2023. Mai was born in Vietnam and came to the U.S. as a refugee when she was eight years old. She served 20 years in the U.S. Navy before becoming an immigration adjudicator for the Department of Homeland Security. After winning Squid Game:...

Send us Fan Mail David Meikle is an author, consultant, keynote speaker, and trainer supporting brands and advertising agencies in the UK and beyond. Since 2009, David has helped brands and agencies create and maintain value and lasting relationships through agency selection, marketing transformation, improved ways of work, and cultural change. He’s helped agencies like Ogilvy, BBDO, McCann, and 7...

Send us Fan Mail Anushka Purohit is the CEO and Co-Founder of Breer, a food upcycling startup which turns bread into beer. Breer addresses the prominent problem of bread waste in Hong Kong, hence aims to reduce food waste. Anushka also launched StayK (a travel app, an end-to-end vacation planning platform) during COVID-19 and most recently launched a cosmetics brand called Ssome Cosmetics and a si...

Send us Fan Mail Krishana Agarwal is the founder of Kasa Café, where coffee meets community in the heart of Fitzrovia, London. Kasa Café opened in September 2023 and hosts everything from networking events and startup socials to creative workshops and wellness sessions - anything that brings people together and sparks fresh energy. Krishana has lived in Lagos, Mumbai, California, and now lives in...

Send us Fan Mail Jeffrey Reddick is a screenwriter and film director best known for creating the Final Destination film franchise. At the age of 14, Jeffrey wrote a prequel idea for A Nightmare on Elm Street and sent it to Robert Shaye, then Chairman of New Line Cinema. Later, when Jeffrey was 19, he was offered an internship at New Line Cinema, where he worked for 11 years. In 2000, New Line Cine...

Send us Fan Mail Natasha Moor is a world-renowned makeup artist, visionary entrepreneur and brand architect. Through her beauty empire, she spreads confidence and fosters positive change globally. Natasha is the Founder and CEO of the award-winning Natasha Moor Cosmetics, dedicated to simplifying beauty through dependable, approachable and educational products, which are now sold in Sephora, Macy’...

Send us Fan Mail Ash Bhardwaj is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author based in London. He appears as a travel expert on BBC One’s Morning Live, Channel 5 and Sky News. Before becoming a travel writer, Ash was a ski instructor and science teacher. He is a captain in the British Army Reserve and completed his studies at the University of Nottingham (BA in Philosophy) and King’s Colleg...

Send us Fan Mail Ria is the CEO and Founder of Matriarch, the business on a mission to help people tackle life’s toughest moments with less fear through education. Ria’s business developed from a solo blog which covered topics ranging from lifestyle to culture. Her goal is to help at least one person a day, making the world a better, more inclusive place in the process. Now, through game-changing...

Send us Fan Mail Luke is the Chief Digital and AI Officer at Four Agency Worldwide, a leading independent international media, creative and communications agency. He is responsible for driving digital transformation and harnessing the latest innovations for Four and its clients. In 2006, Luke graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in Classics and joined Four’s first graduate scheme....

Send us Fan Mail Martin works at Perfetti Van Melle as Global Marketing Manager, leading the global strategy for the iconic Chupa Chups (lollipop) brand across global markets. He has over 15 years of experience in marketing and product/portfolio management. Martin was born and raised in Brazil. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in international relations, he moved to the US for three years...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Tang is an entrepreneur, the Director at Star Anise Limited in Hong Kong, and an ex-Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) lawyer. He is also the Chair of the University of Exeter Hong Kong Alumni. Chris was born and raised in the UK and studied law at the University of Exeter (Class of 1996). After graduation, he trained with a Top 20 UK law firm (Irwin Mitchell) as a Corporate...

Send us Fan Mail Kelly Forbes is the founder of A’ARU Collective, a luxury hotel booking platform dedicated to redefining luxury travel through meaningful, responsible, and transformative experiences. Kelly began her career at the age of 18, leaving college to join Carrier Luxury Holidays, where she spent eight years honing her expertise in high-end travel. She then embarked on two years of global...

Send us Fan Mail Mush Panjwani is the founder and Chief Happiness Officer at Coffee Wagera – one of the fastest-growing coffee shop chains in Pakistan. He is also a certified ‘happiness trainer’ and trains at corporate and non-profit events. Mush has been a successful sales trainer and motivational speaker for over 30 years. He has worked with corporates, entrepreneurs, managers and sales teams in...

Send us Fan Mail Luigi La Tona is the founder of ThunderWear Asia, empowering men in their choices of the first clothing items they put on each day and helping them ‘feel like thunder, down under’. Currently, he lives in Singapore with his family. Before Luigi became an entrepreneur, he started his career as a volunteer firefighter in Canada while working at Home Depot. After backpacking around th...

Send us Fan Mail Natalie Chan is an entrepreneur, film producer, engineer, and educator. Before entrepreneurship, Natalie worked at Deloitte as a consultant and afterwards worked in various side jobs in the education field while completing her Master’s of Education degree. Natalie also worked in film production, where she realised she could create something out of nothing. In 2016, she founded OWN...